In the coves of Lake Wylie in Charlotte, N.C., The Palisades is one of the most exclusive luxury lake communities in the Southeast offering huge wooded and waterfront properties. The Palisades rises from a 1,500-acre woodland peninsula on eight coves of Lake Wylie. McDowell Park & Nature Preserve surrounds the neighborhood, filled with countless recreation opportunities, shopping and dining conveniences.

The Palisades' environment boasts picturesque streams, varied plant species and several miles of rustic trails accommodating hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers. This trail system interconnects all of the neighborhoods with vies of the lake, golf fairways and wildlife preservation areas.

Venturing out of The Palisades is easy with multiple routes available, including the newly completed four-lane Buster Boyd Bridge and NC Hwy 49. Easy access to I-485 means that downtown Charlotte, Carolinas Place Mall, the Ballantyne area and The Charlotte Douglas International Airport are minutes away. Nearby Lake Wylie, Paramountís Carowinds and the Arrowroot/Whitehall job centers are ensure short commutes for residents.

The Palisades Town Center will combine a grocery store, national and neighborhood retailers, full-service bank and restaurants. Local medical offices, commercial services and an innovative live/work village in a proposed 'main street' setting will be included. Over 30% of the land is dedicated to open space, parks, trails and the Nicklaus Design Golf Course. This openness translates to beautiful landscapes and views as well as more land to enjoy for recreation.

The Palisades in Lake Wylie provides the best of both worlds to its residents, a peaceful location with breathtaking views, with built-in conveniences of the city.

Laura Arthur
: Whether you're ready to purchase your first home or sell your current one for top dollar, you'll need the guidance and expertise of an experienced Realtor who can get the job done. Fortunately, you have Laura Arthur ready to go to work for you.

Laura brings to the table an extensive background in Advertising Sales and Management. Her past work experience along with the resources and tools provided to her by Keller Williams Realty allow her to tailor a unique home buying or selling experience that ensures all parties involved will walk away happy with the results.

"I am dedicated to creating a great home buying or selling experience for my clients. How do I do that? By becoming a champion for their home or for the home they are looking to purchase. I do this by listening, prioritizing, working hard to find the best home for them, and then negotiating the best deal I can." She adds that her sellers benefit as well, as she will aggressively market their listings to qualified buyers through the Internet, social media networks, and through good old fashion word of mouth.

Laura enjoys focusing her career in residential sales and purchases, working primarily with first-time home buyers and empty nesters. She also enjoys introducing newcomers that are thinking about relocating to the area the best that the Charlotte metro region has to offer.

Outside of real estate, Laura is active in her children's schools and activities. She is happily married and is the proud mother of five children.

Contact Laura Arthur today to learn how she can turn your next sale or purchase into a success! †††

Single-family residences, townhouses, condominiums and apartment homes will be woven closely together with small parks, nature corridors, walking and biking trails and other amenities. Single-family homes in Lake Wylie start at $100,000 and can go up to $700,000 for waterfront or water view, whereas homes with exclusive amenities and sprawling estates in The Palisades range from $1 to $3 million. Townhouses and condominiums start at $100,000, and can go up to $200,000. A wide range of land property is available in Lake Wylie ranging from $35,000 to $450,000 depending on acreage, views and utilities present.

Lake Wylie - The Palisades Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of March 2nd, 2015: homes priced around $339,834 compared to $348,297 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -2%. For Tuesday, March 3rd, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.92%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.00%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.23%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 4.06%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Lake Wylie - The Palisades NC. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Lake Wylie - The Palisades to help you find the best home!